Your divorce lawyer can do a lot of things for you related to your pending case, relating to a past divorce, and even related to a possible divorce in the future. There are even more things, though, that your divorce lawyer cannot and should not...
In Florida, there is a law that is known as the Florida Mental Health Act of 1971, but it is commonly referred to as the “Baker Act.” The law was named after Maxine Baker, a Florida state representative representing part of the city of Miami,...
Losing the custody of your child(ren) is a fear that haunts many parents. Custody battles during divorce trials provide a more common procedure that can potentially affect your legal right to your children, but a more severe scenario is presented by the dependency process. You...
Parental rights are a topic of interest to parents, children, family members and legal counsel. There are several situations in which a parent or family member may question the ability to terminate parental rights. Florida State Law provides numerous provisions that identify grounds for the...
With America’s rough past of sweeping domestic violence to the side, domestic violence victims can often experience unfair treatment in and out of the court system. Understanding the challenges you may face can help you prepare for them as efficiently as possible. Definition of Domestic Violence Under Florida...
Thanks to the recent Supreme Court decision, same-sex marriage is now legal across the United States. This means that all same-sex couples, no matter whether their state previously recognized same-sex marriage or not, have the right to marry. This also means that they should also...
Divorce is not often a comfortable topic of conversation for many people. In fact, letting others know that things are not all right in paradise can be revealing and leave people feeling exposed. Privacy and confidentiality are of the utmost importance to you, and if...
An adoption can be a wonderful opportunity, both for the child that is being adopted and for the parent(s) that are adopting a child. Procedurally, though, this can be a difficult and lengthy process that can be very confusing for individuals not experienced with it...
When a divorce happens, you can only hope for as smooth as a separation as possible. Perhaps more than anything else, threats from your soon to be former spouse can be stressful and frustrating. Threats surrounding custody of the children or valuable property can be...